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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Veterans With Schizophrenia - NCT00688259-90073(Clinical Trial 223592)



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City:  West Los Angeles
State:  
CA
Zip Code: 90073
Conditions: Schizophrenia - Schizoaffective Disorder
Purpose: This is a study comparing the benefits of two types of individual psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis and supportive therapy) in outpatients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Treatment lasts 6 months and there are multiple assessment points.
Study summary: This is a randomized controlled trial comparing 6 months of participation in one of two active treatments, cognitive-behavior therapy for psychosis or supportive therapy. Assessments of clinical status and social functioning will be obtained at baseline, mid-treatment, end of treatment, and 6 month follow-up. We hypothesize that participation in the cognitive-behavioral therapy will lead to greater reductions in symptoms and improvements in social functioning.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: outpatients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder in proximity to the West Los Angeles VAMC at least one month since last hospitalization stable antipsychotic medication persisting psychotic symptoms with at least minimal distress competent to sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: in other individual psychotherapy presence of organic brain disease mental retardation or illness that would prohibit regular attendance in therapy substance dependence diagnosis in the past 6 months.
Study is available at: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West LA
West Los Angeles, CA 90073
United States

Primary Contact:
Shirley M Glynn, PhD
Email: Shirley.Glynn@va.gov
Phone: 310-269-3939

Secondary Contact:
Shirley M Glynn, PhD
Email: Shirley.Glynn@va.gov
Phone: (310) 269-3939
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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